The short answer
A charge from PANW* PRISMA CLOUD reflects cloud native application protection (CNAPP), SASE, or Prisma Access network security licensing from Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Why it shows up like this
Palo Alto Networks provides enterprise cloud security, next-generation firewalls, and Prisma Cloud infrastructure protection.
Descriptors display as PANW* PRISMA CLOUD, PALO ALTO NETWORKS, or PANW CLOUD SEC. Billing reflects credit-based cloud licensing units or annual firewall subscriptions.
Don’t recognize it? Common scenarios
- A DevOps or cloud infrastructure team purchased Prisma Cloud licensing credits through AWS Marketplace or direct billing.
- An enterprise Prisma Access SASE remote worker security contract auto-renewed.
- Palo Alto Networks Next-Gen Firewall threat prevention subscription renewed.
How to locate the invoice and cancel
- Sign in to Palo Alto Customer Support Portal Go to support.paloaltonetworks.com and log in with your primary enterprise account.
- Inspect Subscriptions & Assets review to Assets > Cloud Services or Subscriptions to review Prisma Cloud licensing.
- Contact Account Representative Work with your enterprise sales representative or reseller partner to adjust credit allocations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does PANW stand for on my statement?
PANW is the stock ticker and common billing prefix for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
How is Prisma Cloud billed?
Prisma Cloud uses a credit consumption model where credits are drawn down based on protected cloud workloads, containers, and serverless functions.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
If you suspect this charge is unauthorized or incorrect, federal regulations protect your payment card.
Review your recent statements carefully and notify your financial institution within 60 days of the statement date.
What should I do if I do not recognize this charge?
First check with household or team members who have permission to use your account. If the transaction was not authorized by anyone on your card, contact your bank or card issuer immediately to report it. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA), you have 60 days from the statement date to dispute unauthorized credit card charges.
How long does a billing dispute take to resolve?
Under federal rules, your bank must acknowledge your written inquiry within 30 days and resolve the dispute within two billing cycles (up to 90 days). The bank typically issues a provisional credit while they investigate.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Palo Alto Networks, Inc.. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Verified sources
Every claim on this page is checked against official sources — open them to confirm before you call your bank.
- Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud Documentation https://www.paloaltonetworks.com
- CFPB: Disputing Unrecognized Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · high · About UnknownCharges